By Utkarsh Shetti and Mike Stone

(Reuters) -Northrop Grumman raised its 2025 profit forecast for a second straight quarter on Tuesday, as the defense contractor expects continued demand for its weapons and military aircraft.

Conflicts in the Middle East and a protracted Russia-Ukraine war have prompted a surge in demand for missiles and fighter jets, boosting sales at defense contractors.

The company is also expected to compete on contracts for U.S. President Donald Trump’s marquee $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system, which could drive sales going forward.

Northrop, which makes B-2 Spirit stealth bombers used in U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites earlier this year, said it now expects 2025 adjusted profit between $25.65 and $26.05 per share, up from its prior forecast of

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